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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
TO ADVERTISERS.

The FREE PREss il leading local news
paper. the best advertising medium,and has
the best printing Office between Austin ana
San Antonio. II Girculntes considerably
North AZ well AZ South. A live paper, de-
voted to the development and progress OF
the c.untry. JeiIersonian Democratic IN
politics. san Marcos, the county seat 10
growing town of some 1000 inhabitants
II is situated on The international and Great
Northern Railroad, running from st. Louis
via Austin, the capital of the State ana
San Antonio, her largest city. into Mexico
San Marcos is thirty miles from Austin and
fifty niles from San Antonio. 1t IL noted
for its religious and educational privileges,
and MS the center of n splendid agricultural
aud stock country and excellent communityi
also for the celebrated springs, half mile
above, which boil up from the bowels of the
earth at tho foot of the mountains, forming
the San Marcos river, and constituting at
once great natural curiosity and inexhnus
tible water power. 1t already has water
works, an refractory, several mills, etc.
The FREE Press has been published by
its present proprietor for thirteen years. 1t
is well established, and gaining steadily III
public favor. Especial attention is called
to the CHARACTER of its circulation. 1t
goes among the best class of well-to-do
farmers and business men. In this respect
it has NO SUPERIOR IN THE STATE, write
for advertising rates.
E1rThe FREE Press Office also has oil the
requisite facilities for doing all kinds OF Job
Printing in the best modern styles, Mt Aus.
in, San Antonio and Galveston prices. Can
and see samples. Prompt attention given
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Texas is suffering from dear mon
cy. Why cannot the lawgivers OF
the state provide remedy? 1mmi-
grafton and marvellous appreciation
of real estate and cattle values have
in some measure enabled our people
to pay II per cent, but such rate of
interest will eat up any man or bust
ness. Texas needs cheaper money.
Never was there anything trner
than the above, from the Fort Worth
Gazotte. We echo its inqniry-Why
cannot our lawmakers provide u
remedy
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The thirty days our special club
hing rates to new subscribers were
announced to run have expired, but
we have concluded to extend the
time ten days longer only from this
date. This will be the last chance
under our unparalleled offers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

M,y0T GiesfE g.yes notice that nur
CITY council VII Apply - the Legs
ia;ur. % i;se next sg--,ru f'.Ta SPECIAL
acs ou'ar.Iug inc Corporate hu.t- q
or touu 50 - g. .ncln8s thu s1uTcs
OF tie san Marcos riytr IL vac s
great oversight that the toan s.ta
uas not made o. Include tie bead q
TIE river at tie start. when il c0uid
have ben scared e. a tTIfirg
amount
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Rumor has it that work on the
Gulf, Houston & Rio Grande railroad
"a new name fer the old Houston Il
Texas Western narrow guage) is in
actual prc gress towards our town,
and that the Fredericksburg and
San Marcos Valley road is also still
to be built. We shall "see what we
shall see. ;"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Railroad Racket.

SAN MARCOS, Tex, Dec. 20, 'S6
ED. FREE PREss-In looking ovel
the Railroad News in the Houston
Daily Post of recent date, l find the
following item:
THE Gulf, Colorado & Santa FL
road has corps of engineers work
ing towards La Grange. 1t will be
a tight race between the Gulf, Hons
ton & Rio Grande and the Santa Fe,
from all appearances the Gulf will
come out first best.
Your many readers, and especially
of Hays county and San Marcos, will
very naturally say "what if the Gull
road does beat the Santa Fe, how
will that effect us?" To fully under
stand that little bit of railroad news
it will be necessary to know who
those contestants are. LIST. The Gulf,
Houston & Rio Grande is simply a
new name for an old Texas railroad
project, in other words it is the Hous-
ton & Texas Western, narrow
guage, but will no doubt be changed
to standard guage, This road in its
new charter calls for Hays county in
it's line towards the Rio Grande, and
there is no doubt but it will connect
with the international road some
place in Hays county. If the people
of San Marcos are alive to the inter.
est of the city they will see to it that
the connection is made here. This
road will no doubt be a part of the
Missouri Pacific system, or what is
generally called Gould's line.
But the road that 1 particularly
wish to call the attention of San Mar
cos to, is the one named Santa Fe
in the above quoted article, this is the
road that San Marcos wants, she
wants it bad-unless she prefers to
continue a nice little slow village.
This G. G. & S. +. is now part of
that Colossus of Roads (Rhodes)
known as the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe, beginning at Kansas City,
Mo. 1t reaches the Pacific Ocean at
San Diego, CAL, also ut Guyam mos on
the Gulf of California in the State of
Sonora, Mexico, it also has the only
line from the North that reaches the
City of Mexico. New Mexico, Ari,
iona, Colorado aud Kansas all have
many branches of this road, they are
also building extensively in the H.
dian Territory and in Texas several
branches of this road. They are also
building from Fort Worth to Red
River. from Dallas to Honey Grove
and Paris, Texas, there to connect
with the st. Louis & San Francisco,
now building from Fort Smith, Ark,
to that place.
Such, fellow citizens, is little of
what the Santa Fe road is. A branch
from Sealy, Texas to San Marcos
would do more to build up San Mar
COS than any one thing know of.
Now, why not call meeting and
let us see what we can do to help
bring this road to our city? You
know, Mr.. Editor, Shakespeare says
''there is tide in the affairs of men
(aud city also) that taken at the
food leads on to fortune" I believe
this is our tide and IL full one too. Let
us catch on and ride into the port of
Good Times and Prosperity.
Pro Bono PuBLIco.
Z. S.-Santa Fe is also building
line from Kansas City to Chicago, so
that if we secure Il connection we will
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Fort worth Gauette..-AnOther Oser.

This enterprising Journal announces
its second semi annual distribution
Of prizes to take place April 5th, 1887
1t embraces wagons, windpills, ploEs,
sewing machines. cooking stoycs,etc.,
also several hundred dollars worth #
valuable books.
We will send the Weekly Gazette
aud the FHEE PREss to the same al
dress one year for s2.75. or the Sun.
day Gszette and the FEEE Pans ort
year for 500 S-nd your subscr,p.
ton a oucs nil rsmittsBC- g. tiI-
Office. and thus secure fur 1881. lNo
good papers FIR TIE pree 81 one. SO
ticket TO tie Gaz-tte's grand Frem. .'zii
drawing.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The Texas legislature will meet in
january and one of it's duties will be
the election of United States sena-
tor. Gen. Maxey, the present incum-
bent. has many supporters. but he
has been in the senate for twelve
years and many people think it would
be better TO elect somebody else this
time. If change is to be made. the
legislature could not do better than
to elect Hon. John H Reagan
Gre,nyilie Banner
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We invite special attention to the
interesting communication of PRO
Bono Publicu." We concur in his
views While welcoming other railroad
enterprises, what San Marcos wants
in that way above all is competitive
line, such as would be afforded by an
extension of the Santa Fe road.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We invite the sttention OF our
friends of the BlanCo News, Lagrange
Journal, Lockhart Register, and 9th,
ers who have essayei to defend the
advertising of saloons in professed
temperance papers. to the article on
our first page entitled Saloons and
Printers Lux.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

An Eastern man who was travelling
in Arkansas. entered a bank IN Ger
tain village and asked for a draft on
New York Don't keep en-, was
the prompt reply. Don't yen 60
ANY bg>iu,. /, With New York; M.
sir. Isn't that % little bIt singuiari
Il d1it Str e. Wuru a bruk has
-; q tlo.t-s-e On every farm IN tie
cagaty, "a Seen IN every mule wh'Sh
r1rE.s into tB-u. zui fir; cain M
ey.yy So uf -HIu and c1tt0n for
I'D. .~ -T-H. -rrlt does q warr o.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Another Great 0ifer-.-The Weekly Gal.
weston News and san Marcos Free
Press Both for Three Dollars.

Messrs. A. II. Belo, publishers of
the two great papers, the Galveston
News and tho Dallas News, announce
liberal reduction in price of the
weekly edition of each of said papers;
and we propose a concession
on our part SO as to be able to offer
either of said papers and the FREE
Pass both for only SO 90 a year,
We invite the special attention Of
the people 10 tho above, and trust
they will not be slow 10 avail them
selves of 80 liberal an offer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We ask every reader to note the
amount of interesting reading matter
in this weeks FREE Pass. Where
will you find home paper that sur
passes it? Can you afford to do with
out it, Can you do better than to
pay for 1t for another veari
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

General Simon Cameron drove
from his Donegal farm to Harrisburg
oil Saturday, and entertained many
friends at his mansion, spending his
eighty eighth Christmas in the dis
tribution of goodies" to hundreds
of persons.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We understand that in consequence
OF the voting list having reached over
2JOO. there will at next election be
two additional offices IN the hands Of
the voters # HAYS county to IL cum
pets.i fur. ulmeiy. tult % district
r.erk anal that Of collector.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We continue to use large X writ,
ten on the margin OF the paper to in
dicaio tho expiration of subscriptions.
It means that time is out and II re-
newal IN order.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We intend hereafter, whenever
practicable, adding an interesting
feature to our paper in the way of a
short story. Thomas Jefferson and
the Tavern Keeper" on our first page,
is 4 fnir snmnle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

One wholesome result of the labor
agitation Of tho country, Farmers
Alliance, etc, is already manifest IN
the diminution of the preponderance
of lawyers in Congress and our State
Legislatures.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Copies of the papers dubbed with
the FREE Press, special rates,
and the New York Worlds premium
History of the United States, may be
seen ut this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

In our notice of pamphlet on the
Financial Problem, by Alfred b.
Westrup, Dallas, in our last, we
should have stated the price-25 cts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Fras'-s Books. one Of the UldcS.
editors ~ tie United States. isel a
%, bore IN NeE YaTE ler-u;iy- He
was. .or many ysas-. editor e. ;Ha Mes
York Evrre~S IL -lmn.uee' Ais
- . -.al. hr-.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Senator Hearst, of California, in
an interview with Sunday Gazette
reporter in Washington City, few
days ago, says the Pacific slope is
SOLID for Cleveland for president in
1888. His order compelling the cat
tie men to remove from the territor-
les, then compelling the removal OF
the wire fences enclosing the public
domain, and lastly, his message to
congress on the labor question, show
ed tnat Lc WAS president OF the Whole
people.
We presume, however, the anti,
Chinese fanatics of the Pacific coast
will "kick" against the Presidents
position in insisting on just and hui
name treatment Of the Chinese.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

There are 81 members in the Texas
senate and 10G in the house of rep
resentatives, making the joint ballot
1877.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

General Logan was not so brilliant
as his chief on the presidential ticket,
Mr. Blaine, but WAS The honester D!ua
of the two,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The FREE PRESS has never missed
an issue save during the week OF the
Christmas holidays.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The indianapolis News has been
studying the returns of the Prohibi
ton vote. With what result is de
picted in the following; "Those poll
tictians who have been hoping that
the Prohibition vote would not be
factor in 1888, are not likely to be re,
assured by the showing of this year.
St. John received in 1884 l50,3G9
votes, and returns compiled by the
Voice shows that nearly double that
number was cast this year. In this
State the percentage of gain was 2O3,
and the lowest percentage reported,
that of Michigan, was 3S. Even if
there should be no further increase
the total is an item that cannot be
left out in political figuring"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The Missouri express robbers have
been captured, tried and sentenced
to the penitentiary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Bsek NambrS

We car supply back uumbsrs Of
tbe FKEE Pass frOIa The beginning
n lbs vain-ae. De 1e-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The fine new hotel ut Austin, "Tho
Drskill, is now open to the public
under efficient management.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The Dow bill has been declared
constitutional in Ohio by the courts.
1t bears hard on the saloon business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The compliments of the season to
all patrons and friends of the FREE
PREss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Christmas day this year was rather
mild infection. Nothing similar to
the output" Of the "wildand woolly'
syndicate which demonstrated in
the vicinity of the FREE PRESS Office
on Christmas morning A. ID. 1855,
"matcris!jzcd on last Christmas.
Prob, IDLY the consciousness of the
"bad odor' Of that affair to our town
operated in favor of good order Let
the school, the pulpit and the press
continue to do their duty, ind we
shall after awhile haye n public SEN
timent which shall make u repetition
of such outrages wel!-nigh impossi-
bic, without condign punishment.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

All my goods are bought
cheap for cash and sold according
ly. Don't say Killian hasn't got
these goods, but come and convince
yourself, my polite clerks will take
pleasure in showing you through
my stock Which consists of every
thing in the Dry Goods line. My
goods are the cheapest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The Texas Legislature will meet
ON Tuesday next, the 18th inst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

George W.Cable is n Prohibitionist.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

Here we are again!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

Representative O'Neill. of Missouri,
called on the President last week, to learn
his reasons for refusing to sign the Arbi-
tration bill and the bill prohibiting the
employment of alien labor and the use of
the product of convict labor on public
works. Mr.. Cleveland said he strongly
favored legislation on the subject of arbi-
tration. but thought the bill did not suff-
GENTLY cover the ground, ana that the At.
torney General did not approve it. The
rather confused, and he thought it could
better be treated in separate bills. Thus
the hopes of the working people are again
deferred, notwithstanding the favorable
action of Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
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The foreign trade of Newport News is
developing very fast, the total value OF Tor
eign exports from there from February .
to March 3. inclusive. having been over
ST.. 500 geo The principal articles exported
during that time were 379,Sl0 bushels of
wheat. IS. 200 bushels of corn, 6,S59 barrels
of -four, and % 500 bales of cotton. a
contract has been signed for the building
of large dry dock and the necessary ma
chine shops 1T Newport News, Mr.. Simp-
son. the builder of the Baltimore dry dock,
having received the contract.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

A question has arisen which indicates
trouble for the Agricultural Experiment
the only one relating to appropriations,
says: The sum of $4,000 is hereby APP
propriated to each state to be specially
provided for by Congress in the appropria-
lions from year to year \ from
the sales of public lands \ the
first payment to be made on the first day
of October, 1887" This singular phrase.
ology has been held to be an appropriating
clause, but a close inspection of it has
given rise to doubts. the weight of unoffi-
cial opinion being that no money is appro-
priated. If this view is sustained by the
authorities the beginning of the new work
will be delayed until Congress acts further.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
The Verdict Unanimous.

W.D. Suit, Druggist. Bippus. Ind, tes-
titles: 81 can recommend Electric Bitters
as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case. One man
took six bottles, and was cured of rheu-
matism of so years standing" Abraham
Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio. affirms !:
1.-The best selling medicine | have ever
handled in my 20 years experience, is
Electric Bitters.'' Thousands of others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood Only half dollar bottle at
Hughes & Robinson's Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
The Southern Baptist Convention meets

The Southern Baptist C Convention meets
in Louisville, KY, on the 9th of next May.
1t has constituency of over million and
a half members from all the Southern
States. 1t is purely advisory in its power,
and DO special prerogative over the church.
1t has under it two boards-the Foreign
Mission Board and Home Mission Board
1t has workers in every foreign country,
diligently spreading the creed of the de-
yeption are expected from sixteen differ
emit states. Over a thousand in all will
probably be in attendance. The session
will last five or six days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
LIVERY.
SPLENDID LIVERY

For the season of 1886, Burke 8 splendid Iliv-
cry is even In finer condition than ever His
elegant match teams, new and fine vehicles
and sty fish turnous are the pride of the city and
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH.
At the stable Ia o fine pair OF Fairbanks scales
where horses can be weighed.
I also keep on hand fine selection of Riding
and Driving Horses, for sale at reasonable
Buses, Carriages, pugges and wagons Of
every description, in excellent condition.
which will be sold or traded on accommodate
ing terms.
Parties visiting the city can have their horses
fed by day, week, Qf month on moderate terms.
FAYE aso turned part OF my yoT place into "a
hitched and well taken care of as cheaply as
anywhere in the city.
Also, our Baggage Transfer.-Parties can have
their baggage called for at any time Of day or
night: will receive prompt attention. Call at
the old stand. Respectfully,
sep9 EDWARD BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

Bucklin's Arnica Salye,

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblain,
Corrs, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Hughes & Robinson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

First Comptroller Durham has decided
that the increase in the amount appropIi-
ated by the last Congress from 100000 to
500, 900 to provide arms and equipments
for the militia, does not become available
until July l next, the beginning of the
next fiscal year. He, however, regards the
increase in the nature Of a permanent an
nual appropriation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

President Cleveland will be fifty years
old March IS. James K. Polk, Franklin
Pierce and Gen. Grant were the only
Presidents. his predecessors, who cele-
brated- their fiftieth birthday whilst in
Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
Cant Maxi Anything Like It.

7 have been practicing medicine for 20
wears, and have never been able 10 put up
a vegetable compound that would, like
Simmons Liver Regulator promptly and
effectively move the liver to action and at
the same time aid (ustead of weakening)
the digestive and assimilative powers of
the system.
No other remedy within my knowledge
can ill its place
L. NJ. HINTON, NJ. D.,
Washington, Ark.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
Delays are Dangerous.

If you are pale, emaciated, have hack
ing cough, with night sweats, splitting of
blood and ShOrtnesS of breath, you have no
time to lose. Do not hesitate too long
till you are past cure f0l taken i'll its
early stages, consumption can be cured by
use Of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, ''as thousands can testify. BY drug
gists.
The VIRGINIA WESTERN RAILROAD
PROJECT are given, says the
Baltimore sun, by those in position to
know the Intentions OF the promoters of
the Virginia Western Railroad enterprise
that its construction is certainty, the
necessary capital having been secured. If
proper arrangements can be made with
agement of the Valley Road, the Virginia
Western will expect to become the South
ern outlet for two roads whose termini are
at present somewhat ''in the air." Be the
success what it may, a great interest is
felt in BOtetOurt and Craig counties as to
the location of the northern terminus. Ii
at Eagle Rock the line will traverse Craig
3ountyj il at buchanan, it will ascend the
CataWba Valley and pass through Bote-
tourt, and possibly touch Fincastle, the
county seat. The Fincastle Herald and
the Record of Craig are now engaged in an
animated discussion OF distances. The
Herald holds that the route from Eagle
Rock up Craig's Creek being two sides of
a triangle, is out Of the question, if the
intention is to place the terminus at Buch-
anan. The Craig's creek route and the
Catawba route converge near the south
point of conveyance to Buchanan the lat
fer ront a ia decidedly the shorter Of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
"Wcman and Her Diseases. -

is the title of an illustrated treatise l160
pages) sent. postpaid for ten cents. Ad-
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso'
citation, Buffalo, New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24
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So>>o, the Children, They are es-
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-03-24

Mrs. John A. Logan is said to be in a
very depressed state Of mind, and it is
thought that If a favorable turn is not ex-
perienced. the result may be very serious.
Her friends fear that her mind is giving
AWAY.